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First launched in September 1982, Live at 5 introduced the news magazine format to Canada. Today, CTV News at 5 is the Maritimes' most popular news and current affairs program.

Maria Panopalis and Jayson Baxter

CTV News at 5 Top Stories

Turtle Island Aqua quenching Maritimers’ thirst for locally bottled water
Over a third of Canadians want to 'delete themselves' from the internet, survey says
The Maiden’s all-female crew aims to inspire as ship sails into Saint John
‘There’s nothing that’s impossible’: Halifax woman completes Canadian Death Race in Rocky Mountains
Kingswood meadow aims to preserve endangered monarch butterflies
Cape Breton Regional Municipality promises more help for those vulnerable in extreme heat
Top youth baseball players compete for national honours in Dartmouth, Halifax

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China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

China said Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the potential for conflict in a region crucial to global trade.

An air force pilot from the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) looks as they conduct joint combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island on Aug. 7, 2022. (Wang Xinchao / Xinhua via AP)

Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta., home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property, saying the maximum number of occupants of the facility 'was exceeded.'

Fragile ceasefire between Israel, Gaza militants holding

A fragile ceasefire deal to end nearly three days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza held into Monday morning -- a sign the latest round of violence may have abated.

Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street

Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.